Browsing Auburn University Graduate School by Department "Biosystems Engineering"
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Contribution of Particle Size and Moisture Content to Flowability of Fractionated Ground Loblolly Pine
(2014-05-20)
The use of woody biomass requires feedstock materials in particulate form; therefore there is a need for size reduction of the feedstock materials. Ground biomass typically has a non-uniform particle size and as a biological ...
Developing and Optimizing Micro-resolution Mosquito Bite Blocking Textiles
(2022-04-25)
Textiles have been applied in the context of entomological applications since the primitive inventions of clothing and shelter. In many cases insects are injurious to humans. Mosquitos kill over a million people each year ...
Developing Genome Engineering Tools for Engineering Non-model Microorganisms for Biochemical Production and Sustainable Agriculture Applications
(2024-07-27)
Nowadays, the energy crisis is getting worse in the world, and the environmental pollution resulting from the consumption of fossil fuels cannot be underestimated. Therefore, the discovery and optimization of renewable and ...
Development and characterization of deep eutectic solvent-assisted biochar-modified chitosan films for sustainable packaging solutions
(2026-04-21)
Growing environmental concerns about petroleum-based plastics have accelerated the development of biodegradable, sustainable packaging alternatives. Chitosan, a naturally occurring biopolymer obtained from chitin, has ...
DEVELOPMENT OF A PREDICTIVE MODEL FOR TASTE AND ODOR EPISODES IN REGIONAL DRINKING WATER RESERVOIRS
(2021-07-12)
Taste-and-odor episodes affect water quality in reservoirs throughout the world, and utilities including the City of Auburn Water Resources Department, Opelika Utilities, and Columbus Water Works have each identified having ...
Development of a Rainwater Harvesting Model for Broiler Farms to Estimate On-farm Storage Needs
(2017-07-27)
Access to water is critical for poultry production and rainwater harvesting (RWH) may reduce reliance on low-yield and poor water quality wells or municipal (city or county) water supplies to supplement water consumption ...
Development of Moisture Sensor Technology to Enhance Conveynace and Field Distribution of Broiler Litter
(2013-01-03)
As environmental implications for land application of poultry litter become stricter, technological advancements on litter spreaders will be required to improve field performance. The inherent physical variability, moisture ...
Development of Reliable Erosion Indices for Climate-Informed Soil Conservation in the Southeastern United States
(2016-12-09)
A new methodology and corresponding dataset are recommended for a more accurate calculation of erosion index (EI) and erosivity (R) that was more consistent with observations from superior data sources. NOAA NCDC DSI-3260 ...
Development of spray drying technology for microencapsulation of bioactive materials
(2015-12-10)
Lipophilic bioactive components, such as carotenoids, have received increasing attention in food and pharmaceutical industries because of their potential health benefits. They have been recognized to exhibit physiological ...
Drought Forecasting for Small to Mid-sized Communities of the Southeast United States
(2012-05-07)
Most of the climate variability in the Southeast United States has been attributed to El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) and this climate variability has resulted in increased the stress on water resources of the region ...
Effect of animal manure application and soil physicochemical properties on nutrient and metal leaching
(2023-08-07)
A significant amount of poultry litter produced in the southeastern United States is applied to pasture lands. Poultry litter application on agricultural lands can cause nutrient enrichment of subsurface effluent, particularly ...
Effect of biomass variability on catalytic fast pyrolysis to produce renewable transportation fuels
(2016-12-12)
The paradigm shift in recent years towards the use of renewable sources of energy to fuel economies around the world is primarily due to the limited availability of conventional sources such as fossil fuels, coal and ...
The Effect of Grid Resolution on Hydrodynamic Modeling of Biscayne Bay
(2024-01-08)
Environmental Fluid Dynamics Code Plus (EFDC+) is a model that has been proven to be effective in hydrodynamic simulation. Understanding water surface elevation (WSE) and salinity dynamics in estuaries is crucial for ...
Effect of Poultry Litter and Biochar Application Methods on Nutrient Loss
(2024-07-29)
High levels of phosphorus (P) and trace metals, such as copper (Cu) and zinc (Zn), can cause significant water quality issues when delivered to water bodies. This study investigated the impact of different poultry litter ...
Effect of substratum topography on algal turf colonization and productivity under different nutrient conditions
(2016-07-28)
Algae can act as a promising source for biofuel production, pollution recovery from natural waters and nutrient recovery from wastewaters. Typical algae cultivation involves algae in the suspended form, and separation ...
Effect of Torrefaction on Biomass Structure and Product Distribution from Fast Pyrolysis
(2015-01-13)
Torrefaction, a thermal pretreatment process, has been documented to improve the chemical composition of bio-oil produced from fast pyrolysis process. During torrefaction pretreatment, the major constituents of biomass ...
Effect of vane shape and fertilizer product on spread uniformity using a dual-disc spinner spreader
(2014-06-27)
Advancements in granular applicators are required in order to provide accurate metering and placement of fertilizer as emphasis grows on nutrient and associated environmental stewardship. Spinner-disc spreaders are commonly ...
Effectiveness of selected erosion control covers during vegetation establishment under simulated rainfall
(2015-01-07)
Soil erosion on unprotected roadside slopes generates significant soil loss during storm events. Proper surface protection to reduce erosion is promoted by water protection agencies including the United States Environmental ...
Effects of growth-promoting bacteria in suspended green algae cultures for bioenergy and bioproduct development
(2020-07-14)
With the exhaustion of fossil-based fuels, microalgae have attracted great interest as a renewable energy feedstock. Microalgae are photosynthetic microorganisms with rapid growth and the potential for production of lipids, ...
Effects of tillage practices and cover crops on X-ray computed tomography derived soil pore characteristics
(2023-08-02)
Soil management practices such as conservation tillage and cover crops improve soil health and crop yield. However, these practices may create connected soil pore networks that can cause preferential transport of contaminants ...